Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad: Nourish Your Summer!
A refreshing and nutritious Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad, perfect for summer meals and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4–5 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup baby spinach or arugula
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano, then grill until juicy and golden.
- Cook your favorite short pasta until al dente, then rinse in cold water to cool it down.
- Dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, slice onion, and add spinach.
- Mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic for the dressing.
- Toss pasta, grilled chicken, veggies, feta, and dressing together. Top with fresh herbs and olives.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and add more vegetables or chickpeas.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg